1st International Course on
Integrated Biomarkers

Biochemical and Bioimaging Endpoints in Cardiocerebrovascular Diagnosis,
Prevention, Therapy and Drug Development

GLOSSARY

Biomarkers 2005



To facilitate the dialogue among the multidisciplinary scientists, definition of the acronyms and of more specialized terms have been reported. Every amendment is welcome.

By:
Andrea P. Peracino
Stefano Bellosta
Nicola Ferri
Riccardo Roggeri



Definition:
Description:
References:
When a sign/test has a high specificity, a Positive result rules in the diagnosis; e.g. the specificity of fluid wave for diagnosing ascites is 92 per cent. Therefore, if a person has a fluid wave, it is highly likely that the person has ascites.


 


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